Nuclear Physics Explained

Alpha, Beta, and Gamma Decay

Educational Apr 27, 2018 33 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E3: Now turn to unstable nuclei and the process of radioactive decay. Trace three types of decay - alpha, beta, and gamma - studying the particles involved, their charge (or lack thereof) and energy ranges. Measure radioactivity with a Geiger counter, and consider what it would take to shield against each type of radiation.

Educational Apr 27, 2018 33 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2018
Run Time: 33 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.